Jeans facts for kids

A pair of jeans

Jeans are a type of pants made from a strong cotton fabric called denim. They were invented in the United States by Levi Strauss in 1872. At first, workers wore jeans. Today, jeans are a very popular type of pants worn all over the world. They are a well-known symbol of American culture.

In the 1950s, jeans became popular for teenagers and young adults. They were a big part of rockabilly fashion. Now, jeans are a very common type of pants. People usually wear them as casual clothing. Jeans come in many different styles and colors.

What Are Jeans?

Jeans are pants made from a special kind of fabric called denim. Denim is a very strong and tough cotton fabric. This makes jeans durable and long-lasting. They are known for their comfort and ability to handle rough wear.

How Jeans Began

Jeans were first created in the United States. A man named Levi Strauss invented them in 1872. He made them for workers who needed strong clothes. Miners and cowboys often wore jeans because the fabric was so durable. This helped them with their hard work.

Jeans Become Fashionable

For many years, jeans were mostly work clothes. But in the 1950s, something changed. Jeans became very popular with teenagers and young adults. They were seen as cool and rebellious. Jeans became a big part of fashion, especially in rockabilly styles.

Today, jeans are worn by almost everyone. They are a favorite choice for casual wear. You can find jeans in many different styles, like skinny, bootcut, or straight leg. They also come in many colors, not just blue. Jeans are a global fashion item.

Where the Name "Jeans" Comes From

The word "jeans" has an interesting history. It comes from the French name for a city in Italy. This city is called Genoa. A strong cotton fabric was made there a long time ago. The name of the city, Genoa, was spelled "jene" in Middle English. In French, it was "Gênes." This is how the word "jeans" came to be.

Images for kids

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  Microscopic image of faded fabric

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  A traditional women's Genoese dress in "blue jeans" (1890s). Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria, Genoa, Italy.

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  The classic label for Levi 501 jeans

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  Crowd of people wearing a variety of jean styles, including carpenter jeans, bootcut jeans, drainpipe jeans and lowrise jeans (Rome, 2008)

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  Ronald Reagan wearing stonewash denim associated with Western clothing, 1970s

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  Ripped jeans

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  How denim fabric is stored in the factory

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  Automated cutting machines are used in RMG factory to cut the pieces.

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  P P Spray and P P Sponging being applied to jeans to give them a new look

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  Adding 3D crunching, whiskers, and wrinkles to jeans to make them look more used

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  Applying permanent wrinkles to jeans

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  Resin treatment process on jeans

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  Tacking on jeans (adds strength to high-stress areas).

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  Socks dyeing machine in a washing plant for washing jeans

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  The process of washing and drying jeans

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  The final steps of preparing jeans for market

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  Checking the fit on a live model

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  Quality checking and quality assurance

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  Jeans are displayed for the buyer in the RMG factory showroom.

See also

In Spanish: Pantalón vaquero para niños